kraken88 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Introducing the Krakens. I am still working on their fluff but so far they are a fleet based chapter and each brother paints a jolly roger on their shoulder when they are inducted into their squads from the scout crews. I want them to be more of a ranged army that will ally with BA for their close combat stuff. Can someone give me some advice on how to paint wood grain for the bolters. And please some C&C :devil: http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_1998.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_1999.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2000.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2001.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2002.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2003.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2004.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2005.jpg http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h461/davestone14/IMG_2006.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Mike Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Mmm..mmm.mmm...MOULD LINES. The models seem pretty clean, but one of those bolters needs to be cleaned up. That aside. I like this army! The colour scheme is dirty and interesting, and while the chapter badge is hardly original it's very well executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Traditionally, every pirate ship had its own version of the Jolly Roger, not just a skull and crossbones. Might be nice to use that to differentiate squads. Woodgrain: Start with a dark brown (scorched brown). Then with a very fine brush and thin paint, paint lines in the direction of the grain with lighter browns. Use a few shades here; I find at least 3 layers are needed to get a convincing effect. You can add knots by painting a light blob with a dark centre. Finally, edge highlight the whole item with a light buff / tan colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Good idea brother, and very nice looking marines. To add to what winter said, perhaps you're marines add to there jolly rodger with each battle Honour. More veteran marines having more elaborate designs, but still the basic idea of it being a skull and cross bones. Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necris Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Or a red field to represent that the veterans give no quarter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohimalpha Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Now I want to see a SM Captain with a hook . . . a power-hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Not a power peg-leg? :D Don't forget to give them Infernus Pistols/Meltaguns that look like flintlock pistols/rifles. A Power cutlass/saber also would not hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken88 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 So many good ideas!!! Thanks you so much. The hook is definitely going into the mix somewhere and I was planning on giving the sergeants red jolly rogers. I'm still looking for idea for the scout squads. Maybe just cross bones for squad ten and no skull. I've decided on the chapters mother-ship's name. The SS Jessemarie. Named after me wife of coarse. The idea of a power cutlass is so awesome. @war angel: thanks allot brother @winterdyne: thanks for the tip brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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